colin kaepernick is the quarterback. he says he believes in this team. and, he believes in himself. when asked if he believed he would be the super bowl starter when he took over for alex smith mid-season. quarterback colin kaepernick says. >> i am hoping so. >> reporter: kaepernick says he likes the spotlight. he's just trying to stay focused on the prize. and, stay sharp for the big game. >> you just have to prepare. when you are prepared, you'll be confident. >> reporter: >> reporter: after quarterback alex smith suffered a concussion. kaepernick went from a back- up to starter. but kaepernick says there has never been bad blood between the two men. and, that smith has been very supportive. >> it means a lot. i think that it shows his character, that type of man he is. he has helped me from of the first week until now. >> we are so happy for his success and the kind of man that that his parents are least. his family, hometown and college coaches. this is his . >> reporter: as for those now famous tatooes on his arms. kaepernick says he does have a favorite. that holds special mea